Does Sinclair Broadcast Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sinclair Broadcast Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sinclair Broadcast Group. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sinclair Broadcast Group?

46% of Sinclair Broadcast Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sinclair Broadcast Group 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sinclair Broadcast Group?

Marketing Consultant (64) , Account Executive (51) , Producer (48) , News Producer (43) , Master Control Operator (36) , Production Assistant (25) , Digital Content Producer (17) , Photographer (17) , News Photographer (16) , Manager (15) , Newscast Director (15) , Sales (15) , Digital Sales Coordinator (12) , Inventory Specialist (12) , Multimedia Journalist (12)

What are the pros of working at Sinclair Broadcast Group according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and some of the people are good to work with." ((in 126 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 96 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 30 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 26 reviews)); "The team I work with is great and I was able to get a promotion after my first year which I’m very thankful for." ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sinclair Broadcast Group according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay compared to other local TV stations within the same city that are owned by companies that are not Sinclair." ((in 136 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 112 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 33 reviews)); "3) Upper management at corporate all want blood from a turnip." ((in 32 reviews)); "It's a corporate culture." ((in 26 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sinclair Broadcast Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sinclair Broadcast Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sinclair Broadcast Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Sinclair Broadcast Group locations?

Seattle , Baltimore , Hunt Valley , San Antonio , Arlington , Nashville , Birmingham , Columbus , Oklahoma City , Cincinnati , Washington , Austin , Salt Lake City , Cedar Rapids , Pensacola , Boise , Dayton , Cockeysville , West Palm Beach , Las Vegas , Pittsburgh , New York , Kalamazoo , New Bern , Reno , Harrisburg , Tulsa , Raleigh , El Paso , Bellevue

Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,374 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

41% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,374 reviews)

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Sinclair Broadcast Group has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,374 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Sinclair Broadcast Group employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Jan 28, 2009

Working for Sinclair can be a great resume builder.

Production assistant/graphics specialist

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you want to work in television, it's as good a place as any to start. I work in the production department, but , have helped out in news and promotions. So, it's a great resume builder; that is, if you're a go-getter.

Cons

Low pay is to be expected when you're the only station in your market; there's no competition. Now, with the salary freeze it's even worse. Also, management doesn't take enough responsibility for its poor decisions, but instead continues to spend money on projects/shows that are losing money.

1.0

Sep 10, 2008

Sinclair learned business skills through Joseph Stalin.

Senior production assistant

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CEO approval

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Pros

The people you meet while working under an employer such as sinclair broadcast are all sensibly competent proletariat who share similar disdain of the management with open ears and voiced opinions. Working with such a crowd defines unity that work environments should have everywhere.

Cons

-The level of professionalism is dwarfed by the "out of college" inexperienced management who have as much sense as a babysitter claiming, "Mommy put ME in charge!" -Every job is handled sloppily and the workers berated for the laughable investment by corporate causing a product that never works. -The salary is that of a minimum wage worker and the demand on employees is too high for the pay. Raises are staunchly awarded and much more is expected of one after fiscal coitus like some cheep hooker. -Backstabbing through departments creates a hostile environment and lessens morale. -Benefits beyond health care, minimal vacation (usually causing more work for individuals to cover for the absent employee), sick pay (again, creates more work and less ease of mind), and personal days (never personal) don't exist.

3.0

Jun 16, 2008

Unsure of company early on with my employment.

account executive - new business development

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Results driven pay with good support from management.

Cons

Working for an extreme right-wing corporation. Rough start being sent out with likely too little training and backing.

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